A Premier Litigation Law Firm of Exceptional Los Angeles Eminent Domain Lawyers

All over Southern California, government agencies acquire property via eminent domain power for public use to construct roads, highways, subways, schools, or police stations. Regardless of whether or not the owner wants to sell, governmental power to take property through condemnation proceedings is an established feature of our society. There are process and procedures that the government agency must follow by law, but that doesn't always happen. On rare occasions, it may be possible to successfully stop the eminent domain proceeding by challenging procedure or whether the project is truly a public use. More commonly, however, litigation occurs over whether the government agency's actions have vindicated private property rights by paying the owner appropriate monetary compensation for the property.

Hornberger & Brewer Can Help You Successfully Challenge Condemnation Proceedings to Ensure Just Compensation

At Hornberger & Brewer, we are eminent domain lawyers with a recognized expertise in the defense of individuals, trusts, and businesses in the face of condemnation proceedings. We thoroughly understand both federal and California state eminent domain law, legal interpretations of public use, and appraisal/compensation issues. In California, eminent domain cases are decided before juries. "Fair market value", "highest and best use", and "goodwill" are legal phrases affecting property value that are subject to interpretation by the jury. Thus, the level of compensation is dependent on effective lawyering skills. In this situation, the trial lawyer experience of our attorneys is a decided advantage. We continuously try cases. We are capable and comfortable in the courtroom. Most importantly, we are persuasive and successful in getting our clients' position across to juries. We have helped displaced businesses obtain much better compensation for land, fixtures, and goodwill than otherwise possible. In inverse condemnation actions, we have successfully gained compensation for individuals and businesses whose property value is negatively affected by the unintended consequences of a project, such as the lack of lateral support affecting structures near a subway tunnel excavation. Our diverse experience and litigation expertise are your assurance of the very best eminent domain legal representation available in the Los Angeles area. Contact us today.